
FX has unveiled a striking new poster and first-look teaser clip for its upcoming series, Alien: Earth, intensifying anticipation among fans of the iconic sci-fi horror franchise. These first visuals offers a chilling glimpse into the series’ premise, which, for the first time, brings the dreaded Xenomorphs to our planet.
Set in the year 2120, Alien: Earth is a significant departure from previous installments, shifting the narrative from deep space to an Earth-bound setting. The series is helmed by creator Noah Hawley, known for his work on Fargo and Legion, and features an ensemble cast led by Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, and Essie Davis. The storyline delves into themes of corporate power and inequality, focusing on the influential figures behind the Weyland-Yutani corporation, a perspective previously unexplored in the franchise.
The recently released poster shows a menacing newly-designed Xenomorph with the lights of Earth seen from orbit reflected in its glossy carapace, effectively conveying the impending horror that awaits.
According to Screenrant, the newest footage from the teaser trailer reveals a Xenomorph breaking free from containment on a spacecraft en route to Earth. As the creature stalks through the ship’s shadowy corridors, emergency lights pulse red, while an ominous automated voice repeatedly warns, “Containment breach.” The Xenomorph moves through areas filled with exposed wires and other alien life forms before suddenly crashing into a window, delivering a chilling glimpse of the terror that awaits.
These visual teasers align with the series’ premise, where a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, leading a young woman and a group of tactical soldiers to a fateful encounter with the planet’s greatest threat.
Speaking to Deadline at the Emmy Awards in September, Noah Hawley shared his thoughts on the eerie premise of the upcoming Alien: Earth series. “There’s something about seeing a Xenomorph in the wilds of Earth with your own eyes,” Hawley said. “That is truly chilling to think of it moving here among us, and so I can’t tell you under what circumstances you’ll see that, but you’ll see it — and you’re going to lock your door that night.”
Alien: Earth is slated to premiere in the summer of 2025, exclusively on Hulu in the United States, under the FX banner. Internationally, viewers can access the series via Disney+ through the Star hub. This release strategy marks a notable shift for the franchise, transitioning from its cinematic roots to a serialized television format, thereby offering an opportunity for more in-depth storytelling and character development.
The series has been in development for several years, with Hawley emphasizing a fresh narrative approach that remains faithful to the franchise’s core elements. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, he said that he wanted to focus on the theme of inequality, stating “You’re also going to see the people who are sending [the spaceship crews]. So, you will see what happens when the inequality we’re struggling with now isn’t resolved. If we as a society can’t figure out how to prop each other up and spread the wealth, then what’s going to happen to us?”
The unveiling of the poster and teaser trailer has ignited discussions among fans and critics alike, with many expressing excitement over the series’ Earth-based setting and Hawley’s involvement. As the premiere approaches, FX is expected to release additional promotional materials, including further trailers and behind-the-scenes content, to further build anticipation.
Alien: Earth represents a bold new chapter in the storied franchise, promising to deliver the suspense and horror that fans have come to expect while exploring uncharted narrative territories. With its compelling premise, talented cast, and visionary creator, the series is poised to be a standout addition to the Alien legacy.